Summary
Syria's government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have extended a temporary ceasefire for another 15 days. This extension aims to reduce tensions in northeast Syria and help with the transfer of ISIL prisoners out of the country.
Key Facts
- Syria and the Kurdish-led SDF agreed to a 15-day extension of their ceasefire.
- The ceasefire is meant to reduce tensions in northeast Syria.
- This truce assists efforts by the United States to move ISIL prisoners out of Syria.
- The ceasefire agreement is considered fragile.
- The information was reported by Al Jazeera from Damascus.